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YY05 VXE

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,634 mi
Last recorded154,634 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VXE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 154,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found with pry bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers slightly split

nearside front headlamp beam image not fully clear

offside obligatory mirror shroud missing

rear upper stop lamp not working

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 154,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found with pry bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers slightly split

nearside front headlamp beam image not fully clear

offside obligatory mirror shroud missing

rear upper stop lamp not working

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 143,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear upper stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2013 137,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front headlamp beam image not fully clear

rear upper stop lamp not working

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 137,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front headlamp beam image not fully clear

rear upper stop lamp not working

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 128,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front headlamp beam image not fully clear

odometer reading not illuminated

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 128,851 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front headlamp beam image not fully clear

odometer reading not illuminated

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,638 miles

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2011 117,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,174 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2009 807,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 59,265 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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YY05 VXE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 90,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY05 VXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY05 VXE registered?

YY05 VXE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YY05 VXE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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